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The Independent UK · Oct 1

Moms are fed up over Texas schools

She got into politics because of education, an issue giving Texas its most competitive governor’s race in years

Salon · Oct 1

Midterm Ad Spending Blows Past $1.5 Billion. These Are The Senate Races Driving the Surge.

Total advertising spending in U.S. Senate and House contests has climbed by $317 million in just one week, according to data from advertising intelligence firm AdImpact.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Trump held a midterm convention to rally Republican voters - but Democrats got the boost, polls find

Roughly seven out of 10 voters say that Trump is a factor - one way or another - in deciding their votes this November

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Ken Paxton defends the short jail time given to a man accused of abusing a child for years, and faces immediate backlash: ‘He does oppo on himself’

He got out after 29 days.

We Got This Covered · Sep 29

Texas comptroller 2026: Who is running and what to know

Republican Don Huffines and Democrat Sarah Eckhardt are among the candidates vying to become the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at where the field stands.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29

Ken Paxton Says Child Abuse Defendant 'Served 60 Days' but Records Say 29 After His Office Proposed One

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Adam Hoffman served 60 days, but jail records show 29 days. Prosecutors had initially proposed a one-day sentence in the child abuse case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Trump and Hegseth want men to take risky testosterone boosters. It’s all based on shoddy science

Hoping to win back male voters, the Trump White House is pushing the regressive idea that one hormone could be a magic elixir of masculinity

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Texas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here's where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 28

Talarico’s lead on Paxton is growing as midterm approaches, and it’s up to 5 points, according to latest Texas Senate race poll

Battle for the Lone Star Senate.

We Got This Covered · Sep 27